Black Diamond Presents: What It Takes-Hillary Gerardi & The 90K du Mont-Blanc

Switching gears from shorter distances to a straight-up gnarly 90K ultra through the technical mountains of Chamonix is an admirable feat. But to win? That’s a tall order. For BD Athlete Hillary Gerardi, the transition to longer distances was a goal spawned by a winter of massive days on skis. Having completed the famous 110K Haute Route in a blistering 26 hours with her partner Valentine Fabre-in turn establishing the fastest female time for the route-Hillary felt ready to make the jump into ultra-distances.
First on her list this season was the 90K du Mont-Blanc. With roughly 6,000 meters of vertical gain packed into a technical course traipsing through the craggy alps, the 90K du Mont-Blanc is a true mountain testpiece of Chamonix.
But Hillary didn’t take on this beast alone. She had a crew of friends that put everything they had into seeing Hillary succeed. In this film, glimpse What It Takes to win an ultra-marathon.

[@samknox1]

So inspired by these athletes. Not inspired enough to run anywhere near that far, mind you, but still inspired.

[@derrunn3r613]

What an accomplishment and amazing footage! That was a pleasure to watch and quite inspirational!

[@Kelly_Ben]

This was fantastic! I've got a new inspiration. Her form was better at the end of a 90k than mine is at the start of a 50k!

[@davemoorehuntley2494]

Beautifully shot piece and Hillary is amazing - congrats to all involved in the race and production

[@marilynphillips5300]

Your family, friends and fans are in awe. You are amazing, Hill. Love n hugs...

[@Leander_]

Beautiful!

[@wissemjaubert]

Great video ! Great edit. Absolutely inspiring !

[@DanRuns]

Superb edit and really enjoyed the vid. Just picked up a Black Diamond headtorch to hit the trails as the weather gets darker.

[@joerife4707]

Absolutely amazing, Congratulations!!!

[@BASEmedia]

She’s such a legend! 💪🏻

[@justrione]

Outstanding hard work

[@rosiodo]

Congratulations!!

[@currentlyagungtv3398]

Fantastic 🔥🎉

[@The1980Philip]

Ultra endurance racing is actually a sport in which women can beat men.

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Yeah, I want to read about this. I don't think mens' relative greater muscle mass helps in these ultras. I wonder if greater fat and estrogen stores or, dealing with "female issues" (e.g. periods, female "mind-set") are an advantage?🤔❤👍🏾⛰🛤🏔🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️

[@SofaDanslBois]

bravo!!!

[@esku75]

Súper bad ass 🙌🏼

[@AR15UserRev1]

Well done

[@waveNiaC]

These people is you !!

[@susanjane4784]

Beer and Ice Cream. Much better title.

[@samuelbraverman3180]

CRUSHER

[@benruefmedia]

Loved this. Wish it were in french though 😂

[@martiarmengoumolins241]

English subs may help?

[@markbuley176]

Does anyone know the song title and artist of the track at the end of the video???

[@benjaminprue4463]

I'm pretty sure her friend Mike has a crush on her

[@hikinged]

Extreme and not really sustainable on the long run. Some ppl are willing to pay the price. Respect.

[@pw4444]

Ego .